Aging, Physical Activity, and Energy Intake Regulation

More than seventy percent of Americans over the age of sixty are classified as overweight or obese, and the future incidence of these conditions is expected to rise. Although it is unclear why older adults are predisposed to weight gain, decreased total energy expenditure may contribute to positive...

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Main Author: Van Walleghen, Emily Lynn
Other Authors: Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise
Format: Others
Published: Virginia Tech 2014
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10919/28500
http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-08032006-101137/